Lupus and thyroid truths in patient questions
Readers seek candid guidance on lupus in a 30 year old mother and thyroid disease in a 44 year old black woman. The lupus answer notes high female predominance, organ involvement, common symptoms, and improved survival from 40 percent in the 1950s to over 90 percent today. The thyroid reply explains hypothyroidism, lifelong treatment, and no ethnic bias in risk, with normal life expectancy. A veteran asks about hepatitis history and liver damage, answered as past infection with reassurance and a doctor visit.
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Donahue
Dr. Donahue
South Pacific
U.S
S.W
The Puzzle Place Jumbles and Crossword Clues Summary
Yesterday's puzzle page presents Jumbles CRAWL CH AFF WALLOP CENSUS and a contemporary cross word from Thomas Joseph. Solutions reference a veterinary racetrack pun HORSE CALLS and a long list of clues with numbered entries and a new crossword book offer at the end.
Retirement never for me, dear Abby advice
A mid sixties full time worker asks how to handle retirement questions with tactless people and how to respond gently. The column offers a firm smile and the line retirement is a dirty word to deter future remarks. Also includes reader questions about a daughter in law’s fashion, a meddler friend, and boundaries with a resurfacing acquaintance.
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Abby
West
Meg
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Pauline Phillips
DearAbby.com
P.O
Los Angeles
Calif
Mount Morris
Ill
Universal Press Syndicate
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Mariner
Joy
Joseph
Explorer John
Ultimate
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Tarbell
Thomas Joseph
Orlando
Mury
the Media Services, Inc
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Universal Sudoku
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Idie
Isitiy
Jiuitis
TIRIE
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Isitiyinie
Abigail Vanburen
Dear Abby
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Country Limits
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